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THE FALL script analysis

THE FALL script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Divorcing couple Sam and Megan Girard find themselves trapped in an alien invasion as they navigate escalating chaos across Atlanta. Through rescue efforts, personal revelations, and harrowing escapes, their fractured relationship is tested and ultimately reforged as they fight to reunite with their children.

70 Save the Cat fit score 70% analysis confidence / 32 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

80%

Introduces Sam and Megan finalizing their divorce in the attorney’s office, setting a bleak emotional tone.

That's it. I file with the Judge this afternoon, he signs off on it, but that's all on...
2

Theme Stated

Scene 2 / Page 1 / 5% target

70%

The Attorney’s remark on divorce’s contagious nature hints that personal bonds endure crisis.

Not a problem. If only they could all go so smooth. And hey, divorce can be highly contagious,...
3

Set-Up

Scene 3 / Page 1 / 10% target

70%

Sam and Megan receive final advice to share a drink, establishing their estranged dynamic before catastrophe.

You want some free advice? Go and get a drink together. Right now. One or two. Nothing stupid....
4

Catalyst

Scene 4 / Page 1 / 12% target

70%

Their argument about Emma’s therapy underscores emotional stakes just before the power failure.

I can’t. This whole thing has my blood sugar through the roof and I’ve gotta get Emma across...
5

Debate

Scenes 5-6 / Pages 1-2 / 20% target

70%

In the elevator and hall, Sam and Megan debate their future and are trapped by a power outage, questioning cooperation.

I’m not. If you’re doing lunch at your Mom’s, they’ll be bloated messes by the time I get...
6

Break into Two

Scene 8 / Page 2 / 25% target

70%

They exit the building into street chaos, stepping into the new world of societal collapse.

I hope you didn’t just get that poor guy fired.
7

B Story

Scene 10 / Page 3 / 30% target

60%

Megan’s search for a phone and concern for Emma introduces the personal subplot of protecting their daughter.

I need to use your phone. There’s a man having a heart at-
8

Fun and Games

Scenes 13-15 / Pages 4-5 / 40% target

70%

They rescue survivors from streetcar and assess paralyzed crowds, showcasing action and teamwork.

They’re trapped in there!
9

Midpoint

Scene 16 / Page 5 / 50% target

60%

Sam’s car fails inexplicably, symbolizing that normal solutions can’t save them—stakes flip to full survival.

It’s a point and condenser ignition. The only electronics in this car are in the radio.
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 21 / Page 7 / 65% target

60%

Sheltering in the church, Megan’s injured foot and Pastor’s aid highlight growing alien threat and her vulnerability.

What’s the most important thing right now? Right this very second?
11

All Is Lost

Scene 24 / Page 8 / 75% target

60%

At Fox Theatre, survivors confront hopelessness under Deke’s sniper protection—Sam and Megan face potential capture.

I always wondered what his better half was like. How’d a good Southern girl end up with a...
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 26 / Page 9 / 80% target

70%

Caught in a Hauler vortex, they experience utter helplessness and fear of loss as they’re abducted.

13

Break into Three

Scene 27 / Page 9 / 85% target

70%

Sam reveals his past and Tony’s suicide, forging emotional honesty that fuels their resolve to fight back.

What did you just do?
14

Finale

Scene 31 / Page 11 / 95% target

60%

Back home, they battle a Slim in the house, using new unity and knowledge to protect their family.

15

Final Image

Scene 32 / Page 11 / 99% target

80%

They find Emma and Scottie safe in the basement, closing the story on a reunited family.

Scottie... It’s me, buddy. We’re home.